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ADE 463A

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,260 mi
Last recorded86,260 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 463A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 86,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 76,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,020 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,832 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 58,489 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,551 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 25 Mar 2016 27,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 27,494 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to step on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to step on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,107 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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ADE 463A is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ADE 463A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ADE 463A registered?

ADE 463A is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is ADE 463A safe to buy?

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